I'm back from another delightful and productive visit to Birmingham, but I think I left my wallet and likely future royalty income in the copy machine in the archives at the Birmingham Public Library. After a little organization, I'll be ready to review my notes and write.

I saw long-time friends, Neal and Joan Broerman, who took me to Dreamland for some down-home Alabama barbecue. Yummy! And that day, my Calkins Creek editor told me that We Are One: The Story of Bayard Rustin has gone into its second printing. Already. I'm not complaining.

Later this week I will visit Mesquite Elementary School in Gilbert, Arizona. School visits are almost always fun, so I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at Mesquite. Gosh, can it be mid-February already? I just realized today that 2008 is a leap year. Who knew?!

Happy Valentine's Day!